We have a 2-level basement in a back-split, which we needed renovating within 2 months (May, June). After going through a couple of other contractors, we found Mike Flammia (Sonoma Contracting), recommended by people who had worked with him. His estimate was about 60% of the other estimates we had been given. His team had the entire area gutted within a day—walls, ceilings, etc.—and then both floors in about another ten days. We had originally planned to take out only the upper floor, but on Mike's advice (and at a very reasonable price), took out the lower floor too so that it could be levelled with precision. They put in weeping tiles and a new sump pump under the floor, and levelled the concrete on both levels with lasers.
All the crews Mike subcontracts are extremely high quality, and very personable to boot. The heart of the operation is Tony the framer, who will turn your informal plans into precisely measured and handsome walls, duct-boxes, closets, etc. Great planning and attention to detail: all the outside walls were insulated, the heating vents were brought down to floor level, the rewiring was top notch, with a new fuse box and even lighting done for the pergola outside. Gas pipes, drains, TV and computer outlets, a tiled floor in the lower basement, and a very beautiful composite in the upper basement.
No nasty surprises—all unforeseen snags dealt with efficiently—and they finished on time. And these guys are just a joy to work with!
- Approximate cost of services:
- $60,000.00